Patents by Inventor Kris Bruyndonckx

Kris Bruyndonckx has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and device for aligning sheets
    Patent number: 6666451
    Abstract: A method and a device for aligning sheets. The device includes a first and a second supporting stop for supporting the sheet against gravity in a first non-aligned position of the sheet. The device further includes two alignment stops and an actuator for moving the sheet from the first non-aligned position to a second aligned position. In the second aligned position, a substantially straight edge of the sheet contacts the two alignment stops and the first supporting stop supports the sheet while the second supporting stop does not support the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert
    Inventors: Paul Leys, Kris Bruyndonckx
  • Method and device for aligning sheets
    Publication number: 20030042664
    Abstract: A method and a device for aligning sheets. The device includes a first and a second supporting stop for supporting the sheet against gravity in a first non-aligned position of the sheet. The device further includes two alignment stops and an actuator for moving the sheet from the first non-aligned position to a second aligned position. In the second aligned position, a substantially straight edge of the sheet contacts the two alignment stops and the first supporting stop supports the sheet while the second supporting stop does not support the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Paul Leys, Kris Bruyndonckx